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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.24, 847.86 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.24, 847.86 and 180.44 is: 270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.24 : 847.86 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.24/847.86 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.24x = 847.86 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.24x = 152,987.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,987.86/565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.66

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